How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood
In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it i...
Home Buying
Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!
Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Und...
How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget
Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with h...
Avoiding Sky-Rocketing Homeowners Insurance Rates
If you own a home, you know that you probably already maintain a homeowner’s insurance policy. Over the past few years, the cost of this insurance has soared. Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters have caused insurance co...
5 Commonly Overlooked Items to Address Before Listing Your Home for Sale
Selling your home is a significant step and one of large financial consequences. Of course, you want to maximize your profit to allow you to achieve your future goals. You are aware that you need to make sure the home is in good condition and h...
Bring the Essence of Summer Blooms Inside with These Quick Décor Ideas
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy bright floral blooms in gardens and parks. Vibrant colors enhance warm weather views, inviting us to relax and enjoy the season. So, why not take a little time this weekend to transform interior spaces with s...
How Lenders Treat Commissions When Qualifying for a Home Loan
One of the biggest factors lenders use in qualifying potential home buyers is income. When coupled with credit scores, income is critical in reducing the risk for the lender which in turn gives the buyer better terms, lowering costs. For most b...
Choosing the Right Community
Nothing is more frustrating than finding a wonderful house and then realizing that the neighborhood is not as great. Everyone has heard the
expression, “location, location, location,” and it’s one of the main reasons homeowners say they l...
Your “Starter Home” Might Last Longer than You Think
New homebuyers often tell their agents that they are looking for their “starter home.” Several factors go into this approach. These are typically younger buyers, often without children. They may be looking for a maintenance-free home, like ...
Evaluating Schools When Moving – How to Involve Your Child
House hunting is exciting and most likely, your child is excited along with you. They love to explore the possible bedrooms and dip their toes in the big backyard pool. However, when it comes to changing schools, their enthusiasm may start to w...
Buyers and Sellers – Stay Focused on Your Goal
Buying or selling a home can be stressful, even in normal times. Right now, when the housing market is moving at a frenetic pace, both buyers and sellers are making quick decisions and are feeling extreme pressure. As the tension rises, it can ...